Retrofit Program

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR? Virtually any business customer can participate in the RETROFIT PROGRAM: Commercial buildings such as offices, grocery stores or hotels Institutional buildings such as hospitals, arenas or universities Industrial facilities such as warehouses, plants or factories. Agribusinesses such as greenhouses, poultry farms or nurseries Multi-residential buildings such as condominiums or social housing. Review eligibility criteria HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK? RETROFIT PROGRAM incentives are based on your before-and-after energy savingsThe RETROFIT PROGRAM provides funding for replacing inefficient equipment with high-efficiency equipment. Incentives are based on the difference between the amount of electricity you’re using now and the amount you will be using after the project is completed. Typically, retrofit projects deliver: Lower operating and maintenance expenses Decreased energy consumption and costs.

WATCH THE VIDEO Learn how to apply for the RETROFIT PROGRAMUse these tips for a successful incentive application. RETROFIT PROGRAM CASE STUDIES Fowler Metal Industries, Burford, ONUpgrading to a variable frequency drive compressor saved 132,700 kWh a year and qualified for an incentive of $15,200. Read the case study. Husky Injection Molding Systems, Bolton, ONUpgrading to six energy-efficient roof top air conditioning units saved 22,604 kWh a year and qualified for an incentive of $18,100. Read the case study.

Incentives are available under three tracks: PRESCRIPTIVE, ENGINEERED or CUSTOM PRESCRIPTIVE Select your project from a set list of measures, each with a corresponding incentive. For upgrades to existing equipment, the incentive amount depends on the type, efficiency and quantity of equipment installed. ENGINEERED Complete our pre-set calculation worksheets that estimate reductions in peak demand and/or electricity consumption and then automatically calculate the incentive amount. CUSTOM For measures not covered under either the PRESCRIPTIVE or ENGINEERED tracks, we offer incentives based on verified energy savings.

WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES? There are two levels of incentives providing up to 50% of project costs (100% of the material costs for the prescriptive track) PRESCRIPTIVE ENGINEERED CUSTOM Lighting Per unit incentives The greater of either $400/kW of demand savings or $0.05/kWh of first year electricity savings (to a maximum of 50% of project costs) The greater of either $400/kW of demand savings or $0.05/kWh of first year electricity savings (to a maximum of 50% of project costs) Non-lighting including lighting controls Per unit incentives The greater of either $800/kW or $0.10/kWh of first year electricity savings (to a maximum of 50% of project costs) The greater of either $800/kW or $0.10/kWh of first year electricity savings (to a maximum of 50% of project costs)

HELPING YOU GET THE MOST FROM INCENTIVES Consider starting with AUDIT FUNDING to uncover your greatest savings opportunitiesMany businesses have found additional savings by first starting with the AUDIT FUNDING program, which covers up to 50% of the cost of an evaluation of your building’s energy performance. A comprehensive energy audit can help you identify and prioritize your greatest energy-savings opportunities.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW IN ADVANCE? Get your project pre-approved before making any changesRETROFIT PROGRAM incentives are based on your estimated energy savings. To verify these savings, we may need to do a site visit to inspect your old equipment. It’s important that you do not remove or demolish any equipment that you want to be part of the project. Even before signing a purchase order, make sure your project is approved.To qualify, all projects must be pre-approved. You will need a number of supporting documents to go with your applicationTo make the process easier, we’ve created a helpful RETROFIT PROGRAM application checklist. Download it first. Then, contact us to get started.On the saveONenergy website, you’ll find the necessary documents to support your application, including worksheets.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?Step 1 – If this is your first RETROFIT PROGRAM project, you must register for the program first. If you have already registered for the program, login with your username and password. Please do not register twice.Step 2 – Gather the required project information and complete the relevant worksheet(s). Step 3 – Login to your newly created account and click ‘Get Started.’ Enter the project data and submit the application and worksheet(s).

CAN I GET HELP WITH THIS? Need help with your RETROFIT PROGRAM application?No problem. We have a team of qualified applicant representatives to help you complete your RETROFIT PROGRAM application and get the incentive you were expecting – at no cost to you. Call 1-866-650-4709 to learn more.

see whether it could be more energy efficient. For example, the most common retrofit projects include upgrades to: Lighting & Controls Motors HVAC Building Envelope. If a project will deliver energy savings, it will be considered for this program.